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September 24, 2026

El Pollo Loco

The author outdoors with his dog

A rooster arrived in an unfamiliar valley with a small bundle and a dog named Margaret. He crowed and no one answered. Each morning he searched for somewhere to belong. The other animals called him…

October 26, 2026

Just a walk in the park

Dear Uncle D: LOL… How I am missing your company! I just listened to your voice message. You are a little behind, and a little confused about the previous email I sent you. The email…

October 26, 2026

Hours Later, the Baby Was Still Talking

I spent hours trying to get a short AI cartoon right. The idea was affectionate and simple: congratulate MA on becoming a grandmother, have a baby float safely into her arms, and let the animals…

October 26, 2026

She’s Just on Loan

Sometimes, restarting from the beginning is hard. But you just gotta do it. Play Pause Restart from beginning Click here for more information about personal loans at Credible. Images and LikenessesThe only real-person likenesses used…

September 27, 2026

Success

One server. A WordPress site that feels like my own. And a custom panel to help me manage what I’m building. I want to pause and acknowledge what we’ve accomplished. With my background in coding,…

September 24, 2026

One Server, an AI Assistant, and an Idea

Right now, my vision of a data center begins with one server in my apartment. I want to build a business around useful applications, tools people find valuable enough to subscribe to. I have a…

September 17, 2026

Faith, Curiosity, and a New Chapter

Every morning I wake up, my marching orders start here. This website is part of that journey. I’ve returned to coding and building systems, now with AI as a tool and a development partner. I’m…